Westhaven Elementary

Summary:

Westhaven Elementary is a public elementary school in Portsmouth, Virginia, serving 442 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Portsmouth City Public Schools district, which is ranked 115 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westhaven Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia elementary schools over the past decade, with significantly lower performance on state standardized tests compared to the state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and English reading are particularly concerning, often 20-30 percentage points below the state average. This underperformance is seen across all student subgroups, with the school's African American and low socioeconomic status students performing significantly worse than their peers statewide.

Despite Westhaven Elementary spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes. The persistent underperformance and equity concerns at the school suggest a need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the challenges faced by Westhaven Elementary. This may involve reviewing instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support the specific needs of the diverse student population, which includes higher-performing Cradock Elementary, Churchland Elementary, and other nearby schools in the district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3701 Clifford St
       Portsmouth, VA  23707-3921


(757) 393-8855

District: Portsmouth City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1065th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,728 Help


Students who attend Westhaven Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    William E. Waters Middle
High:    Manor High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.0%
White:
17.5%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westhaven Elementary ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66%), White (17.5%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westhaven Elementary is 14.8, which is the 8th best among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westhaven Elementary is $9,728, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Portsmouth City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westhaven Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Westhaven Elementary 1065th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Westhaven Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Portsmouth City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth City Public Schools 115th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westhaven Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 17.35 986th 1062 7.2%
2006 14.81 1021st 1071 4.7%
2007 27.48 928th 1083 14.3%
2008 19.84 1005th 1081 7.0%
2009 55.49 504th 1082 53.4%
2010 28.32 961st 1113 13.7%
2011 34.96 879th 1117 21.3%
2012 18.22 1038th 1117 7.1%
2013 26.27 923rd 1120 17.6%
2014 28.43 907th 1110 18.3%
2015 21.53 971st 1100 11.7%
2016 19.10 987th 1096 9.9%
2017 2.07 1087th 1099 1.1%
2018 4.44 1066th 1097 2.8%
2019 8.41 1061st 1105 4.0%
2021 15.35 958th 1103 13.1%
2022 9.93 1026th 1109 7.5%
2023 3.50 1091st 1114 2.1%
2024 6.39 1065th 1114 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.90 987th 1036 4.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.23 1076th 1100 2.2%
2024 11.07 1012th 1098 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.71 1074th 1093 1.7%
2024 3.70 1086th 1101 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.85 557th 579 3.8%
2024 7.01 577th 588 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Westhaven Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.48 960th 984 2.4%
2024 53.29 516th 979 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 8, 2019

Open Quote This is by far one of the worst schools in Portsmouth. If you have any choice to were you can send your child DO NOT send them here Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 4, 2018

Open Quote I rate Westhaven Elementary the worse school even Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westhaven Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 683 683
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 676 676
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 694 694
1993 171 481 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 174 452 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 272 187 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 272 187 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 296 185 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 329 182 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 294 205 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 278 190 0 11 0 n/a n/a -4 475
2001 271 194 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 242 262 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 242 262 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 282 330 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 204 332 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 553
2006 219 388 1 15 4 n/a n/a 0 627
2007 182 397 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 201 494 3 18 2 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 229 326 6 19 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2010 237 349 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2011 214 336 3 27 3 1 26 0 610
2012 209 329 2 12 4 0 19 0 575
2013 218 357 2 12 3 3 18 0 613
2014 177 314 4 11 1 2 12 0 521
2015 199 324 1 11 2 0 10 0 547
2016 196 347 2 7 3 3 12 0 570
2017 165 389 4 5 3 2 12 0 580
2018 172 373 4 6 4 4 16 0 579
2019 144 368 5 6 3 6 19 0 551
2020 135 348 4 17 3 4 27 0 538
2021 124 329 1 19 4 3 21 0 501
2022 105 312 1 26 3 3 21 0 471
2023 99 280 1 32 2 1 27 0 442
2024 83 313 2 33 3 2 38 0 474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westhaven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 683 38.0 17.9 n/a
1990 641 38.0 16.8 n/a
1991 676 39.0 17.3 n/a
1992 694 39.7 17.4 n/a
1993 657 44.0 14.9 n/a
1994 632 33.0 n/a 78.2
1995 467 n/a 0.0 61.2
1996 467 n/a 0.0 61.2
1997 486 n/a 0.0 64.8
1998 517 n/a 0.0 61.7
1999 507 42.0 12.1 68.8
2000 475 n/a 0.0 64.5
2001 470 38.0 12.4 72.3
2002 510 43.0 11.9 74.7
2003 510 43.0 11.9 74.7
2004 621 33.0 18.8 61.4
2005 553 33.0 16.8 64
2006 627 38.0 16.5 67.5
2007 601 40.2 15.0 68.9
2008 718 29.0 24.8 53.1
2009 582 27.0 21.6 59.6
2010 608 30.0 20.2 60.2
2011 610 29.0 21.0 64.3
2012 575 35.0 16.4 85.4
2013 613 34.0 18.0 63.1
2014 521 33.0 15.7 72
2015 547 33.0 16.5 70.2
2016 570 36.0 15.8 99.5
2017 580 35.9 16.1 99.5
2018 579 34.5 16.7 99.3
2019 551 35.0 15.7 99.1
2020 538 35.0 15.3 99.4
2021 501 33.4 14.9 n/a
2022 471 32.6 14.4 99.4
2023 442 33.0 13.3 100
2024 474 32.0 14.8 100.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westhaven Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 683 38.0 17.9 n/a
1990 641 38.0 16.8 n/a
1991 676 39.0 17.3 n/a
1992 694 39.7 17.4 n/a
1993 657 44.0 14.9 n/a
1994 632 33.0 n/a 78.2
1995 467 n/a 0.0 61.2
1996 467 n/a 0.0 61.2
1997 486 n/a 0.0 64.8
1998 517 n/a 0.0 61.7
1999 507 42.0 12.1 68.8
2000 475 n/a 0.0 64.5
2001 470 38.0 12.4 72.3
2002 510 43.0 11.9 74.7
2003 510 43.0 11.9 74.7
2004 621 33.0 18.8 61.4
2005 553 33.0 16.8 64
2006 627 38.0 16.5 67.5
2007 601 40.2 15.0 68.9
2008 718 29.0 24.8 53.1
2009 582 27.0 21.6 59.6
2010 608 30.0 20.2 60.2
2011 610 29.0 21.0 64.3
2012 575 35.0 16.4 85.4
2013 613 34.0 18.0 63.1
2014 521 33.0 15.7 72
2015 547 33.0 16.5 70.2
2016 570 36.0 15.8 99.5
2017 580 35.9 16.1 99.5
2018 579 34.5 16.7 99.3
2019 551 35.0 15.7 99.1
2020 538 35.0 15.3 99.4
2021 501 33.4 14.9 n/a
2022 471 32.6 14.4 99.4
2023 442 33.0 13.3 100
2024 474 32.0 14.8 100.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westhaven Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,124 (13.3%) $7,299 (86.7%) $8,423
2020 $1,297 (14.5%) $7,650 (85.5%) $8,947
2021 $1,170 (12.0%) $8,558 (88.0%) $9,728

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westhaven Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1061st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1091st of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westhaven Elementary)7032.8
 37.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.5
 21.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Westhaven Elementary)5741
 16%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6053.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westhaven Elementary)6147.8
 13.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7250.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Westhaven Elementary)4943.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6759.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Westhaven Elementary)4834.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7045.4
 24.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Westhaven Elementary)5523.2
 31.8%
   5th Grade Science (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7047.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Westhaven Elementary)5536.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)6954
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Westhaven Elementary)6923.7
 45.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7450.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Westhaven Elementary)6737.9
 29.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Portsmouth City Public Schools)7462.5
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551442
 19.8%
African American368280
 23.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic632
 433.3%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White14499
 31.3%
Two or More Races1927
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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Students at Westhaven Elementary are 66% African American, 18% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Westhaven Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William E. Waters Middle
High : Manor High

Westhaven Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Westhaven Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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